I am a noob. So, please can anyone explain what is the difference between ext2, ext3 and ext4 partition??? and which partition and application is best suitable for x8 as it has low internal memory and y???
too_cool_4_all said:
I am a noob. So, please can anyone explain what is the difference between ext2, ext3 and ext4 partition??? and which partition and application is best suitable for x8 as it has low internal memory and y???
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Well, If I´m not wrong, ext2 is the primitive file system used on linux based system. ext3 and 4 are evolution of it. I´m using ext4 on my X8 without any problem, but it depends on kernel support.
You could get more information about file system here.
I´m using link2SD, besides the rom have App2SD native, but it wasn´t installing apps on sd-ext partition.
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I recently switched to Buffed 2.1.2 which requires an ext4 partition if you want run a2sd. I partitioned my class 6 sdcard to ext4 in the following way.
1.Rebooted into recovery
2.Partitioned sdcard fat32
3. 32mb swap
4. 512mb partition
5. Upgrade ext2 to ext3
6. Then upgrade ext3 to ext4
Now my question is: Is this the correct way to partition to ext4? I'm assuming you need to upgrade specifically in this order? Or can you just skip upgrading from ext2 to ext3 and go right to the last step?
That's right. It's included in the original procedure here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715116#2
Thanks again c00ller! Not only did u bring wigdet locker to my attention but also helped me with this!!! I did search but was having no luck. Thanks!!
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My pleasure. I learned a lot from xda so I like to return the favor whenever I can
when we partition our sd card to ext in cwm recovery is that ext2 or 3/4? if i use gparted insted of recovery to partition to ext4 is that ok?
Cwm does an ext3 partition, if ur using DTa2sd..it can be converted to ext4 by
su
a2sd convert-ext4
kandros said:
when we partition our sd card to ext in cwm recovery is that ext2 or 3/4? if i use gparted insted of recovery to partition to ext4 is that ok?
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Yes, it is perfectly fine if you make one with gparted or mini tools... make sure you run this command in terminal before flashing a2sd...
mount | grep sd-ext
thanks to both
what mount | grep sd-ext exactly do?
aso my gparted already see my sdext partition ext4 if i partitioned it from recovery is that possible or an error?
That command checks if there exists an sd ext partition.
I don't know abt gparted but cwm formats the card and partitions it so it should not be a prob
I used minitools for partitioning
u can go for ext4 no harm in tht
if ur using mini tool make sure u keep all partitions as primary
also ext2/3/4 wont b detected on windows so dont panic if u dont see the partitions once done they r thr meant for ur phone nt windows
Without a2sd what is the exact command to convert partition to ext4 ? It can be very useful
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roofrider said:
Cwm does an ext3 partition, if it using DTa2sd..it can be converted to ext4 by
su
a2sd convert-ext4
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yeah, but "problem" is after a restore. If we convert partition in ext4 after restore, all data already in partition remain on ext3, only new data will be on ext4.
So it will be good that cwm could format always sdext in ext4
Okay, a question from me...
I have a galaxy fit s5670, running a custom rom that came with darktremor a2sd pre-installed...
I created a partition of 1024mb on my 16gb card, and have enabled swap...but the apps that I install are still going in the phone memory...
Can you please help me out???
Our devices are SIMILAR...
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a.cid said:
Okay, a question from me...
I have a galaxy fit s5670, running a custom rom that came with darktremor a2sd pre-installed...
I created a partition of 1024mb on my 16gb card, and have enabled swap...but the apps that I install are still going in the phone memory...
Can you please help me out???
Our devices are SIMILAR...
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install a2sdgui
That is also pre-installed...after that???
And thank you for replying...
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I have installed link2sd, which seems to be working fine...
When it asked me what partition type did I have, ext3 and 4 gave me a 'partition not found' error...
Ext2 is working fine...
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a.cid said:
Okay, a question from me...
I have a galaxy fit s5670, running a custom rom that came with darktremor a2sd pre-installed...
I created a partition of 1024mb on my 16gb card, and have enabled swap...but the apps that I install are still going in the phone memory...
Can you please help me out???
Our devices are SIMILAR...
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I believe that you are taking about the cache that will use your internal memory even if you have a2sd enabled. THough it is not recommended to do so unless needed (i.e. your memory is very low) you can move dalvik cache to sd-ext from APP2SDGUI app or though this simple command
su
a2sd cachesd
It will move dalvik cache to sd-ext.
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a.cid said:
I have installed link2sd, which seems to be working fine...
When it asked me what partition type did I have, ext3 and 4 gave me a 'partition not found' error...
Ext2 is working fine...
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Don't try anything eles.... Just install darktremor as said here http://yagyagaire.blogspot.com/2011/09/how-to-partition-sd-card-and-install.html
If possible format your sd-ext before installing darktermor app2sd. THen all you need to so is move dalvik to sd-ext as said above. And your internal memory will be totally empty. You can explorer /sd-ext/ folder using root explorer to see if a2sd is working properly.
After using link2sd for a day, I find that it is working, and it even allows u to specify which apps to move, and what all to move...
I did partition before using a2sd, and I understand the thing about the dalvik cache (moving which would make my device slower)...
Anyways, thanks for replying...
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i jst rooted ma galaxy mini and installed ClockworkMod Recovery....now i want to flash rom new experience 4...before that i want to create sd partition but i am getting how to create sd partion for internal memory....i have 4 gb card..plss help..how to create sd partion on galaxy mini....????wch 1 s gd ??
surendra13 said:
i jst rooted ma galaxy mini and installed ClockworkMod Recovery....now i want to flash rom new experience 4...before that i want to create sd partition but i am getting how to create sd partion for internal memory....i have 4 gb card..plss help..how to create sd partion on galaxy mini....????wch 1 s gd ??
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Here you go: partition sd card
Was that so hard?
Next time do your homework!!
surendra13 said:
i jst rooted ma galaxy mini and installed ClockworkMod Recovery....now i want to flash rom new experience 4...before that i want to create sd partition but i am getting how to create sd partion for internal memory....i have 4 gb card..plss help..how to create sd partion on galaxy mini....????wch 1 s gd ??
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try this software for partition SD Card.. use Ext2 or other on file system. MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition on the Web
search on CNET Download. maybe helpfully
you can search in youtube "Cách phân vùng ext2 thẻ nhớ" and follow it
or you install ClockworkMod recovery
chose Recovery => advanced => Partition SD card
if sdcard have
1G => 128mb
2G =>256mb
4g=>512mb
8g=>1G
and the partition 2 is swap
you can chose 128 or 256
reboot and check in pc
sr i can't post link ^^!
shinnobi said:
you can search in youtube "Cách phân vùng ext2 thẻ nhớ" and follow it
or you install ClockworkMod recovery
chose Recovery => advanced => Partition SD card
if sdcard have
1G => 128mb
2G =>256mb
4g=>512mb
8g=>1G
and the partition 2 is swap
you can chose 128 or 256
reboot and check in pc
sr i can't post link ^^!
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I'm using rom TouchWiz_CM(Full TouchwizUI on CM7) , link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838305
Can i partition my sd card? and how to config my phone after that?
Why so snotty?
thousandecibels said:
Here you go: partition sd card
Was that so hard?
Next time do your homework!!
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I did google it myself and the link brought me here to read your snide response. I grow weary of the attitudes from people like you on this site.
Iron_Dingo said:
I did google it myself and the link brought me here to read your snide response. I grow weary of the attitudes from people like you on this site.
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oh boy... if this issue wasn't discussed before, he wouldn't post that... y'all really need to learn how to google properly...
odin0706 said:
I'm using rom TouchWiz_CM(Full TouchwizUI on CM7) , link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838305
Can i partition my sd card? and how to config my phone after that?
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Yes,you can.After that you can use S2E or Link2SD to config SD-ext.I gess you flash New Experience rom 9.9.1,it already has S2E and very smooth.
it's strange:
I use last CWRM 6.0.2.7 for mini by dany
but when I partition SD
I get ext 3 partition
how to get an ext 4 partition?
thanks
giorss said:
it's strange:
I use last CWRM 6.0.2.7 for mini by dany
but when I partition SD
I get ext 3 partition
how to get an ext 4 partition?
thanks
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U can use mini partition wizard to get ext4...
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wait_close said:
U can use mini partition wizard to get ext4...
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thanks... I tried to use it before and it creates a right ext 4 partition, but the rom (lenio rom v4) does not recognize the partition
I tried to label the partition "sd-ext" or with no label
but in both modes it does not work
incredible... I did the ext4 by minitool but the a2sd on lenio v4 does not recognize the sd-ext
update:
created ext4 by minitool partition wizard, but it seems that phone can't recognize it, coz the rom does not see the partition
is there something to do to make the phone create/see ext4 partitions?
tried the last attempt, with another CWM (5.0.2.8 touch ext)
I partitioned the SD, choosing ext4, but when I control, it's ext3
why that???
Some possible problems,
giorss said:
tried the last attempt, with another CWM (5.0.2.8 touch ext)
I partitioned the SD, choosing ext4, but when I control, it's ext3
why that???
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maybe the CWM failed to format it with ext4 file system,
or the ROM you use failed to identify ext4 file system, some guys told me there are ROMs that don't support the ex4 yet, you may want to read your ROM specification,
or somehow the ROM need additional script to read ext4 file system properly,
recently I've tried more than 10 times partitioning my SD cards, but most of it failed in attempts,
it won't be mounted as second partition, therefore I can't use Link 2 SD properly,
My ROM is PAC 22.1.0
I've tried partition tools: Minitool, CWM 5, AParted (SDCARD Partiton Tool) app, checked the partition table with Partition Table app, trying to mount second partiton manually with Android Terminal Emulator (using "mount" command), success using CWM.
I've tried ext2, ext3, ext4 partitions, but success only with FAT32 file system,
I think in the process I've delete some media in /system partition, maybe it creates problem since Link 2 SD need to modify some files in /system partition to mount the second partition,
I tried with Lenio vQuattro, partitioning with minitool, the sd-ext was correctly partitioned as ext4, but the phone did not saw the sd-ext. The rom is done to use only ext4.
So I went back to the most recent cm 10.1 (with ext3 and int2ext+) because this is my only phone and I need it to phone
Better use mini tool partition wizard..
You can choose the type of part,like ext2 ext3 or ext4..
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I just have a question. Is it safe to partition my sd card in clockwork mod recovery coz I have clockwork mod 5.0.2.6 and in the advanced there is an option "Partition SD Card" and if u select it there at several amounts like 246m, 400m, 1026m, 2046m. So would it work if I do it in my clockword mod recovery.
Yes it works. Creates ext3. Backup sd contents first then copy back after.
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mitchst2 said:
Yes it works. Creates ext3. Backup sd contents first then copy back after.
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Thanks for Tht but I want to create ext4 partition would it work or do I have to do it with the partition wizard.
MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition
Pj_Singh said:
Thanks for Tht but I want to create ext4 partition would it work or do I have to do it with the partition wizard.
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Hi Pj_Singh!
You can create ext4 partition with MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition using PC.
Pj_Singh said:
Thanks for Tht but I want to create ext4 partition would it work or do I have to do it with the partition wizard.
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Hi Pj_Singh
Is there any particular reason you want to create ext4 partition only? I mean Galaxy Ace doesn't have very great processor and ext4 is slower than ext2. Take a look at this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=800353
c2tarun said:
Hi Pj_Singh
Is there any particular reason you want to create ext4 partition only? I mean Galaxy Ace doesn't have very great processor and ext4 is slower than ext2. Take a look at this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=800353
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Despite the fact that ext4 is slower, it is required for most of the newest rom's/kernels to work. And the ext4 is "slightly" slower, means you wont see the difference, at least not when using a phone.
Hi..first off i created a Ext4 partitio on my SDCard..followed the guide to create one.
Minitool partition wizard says i got 6.8Gb on my mem card Fat32 primary and 512 Mb ext4 primary.
Im using SDE2.0 with oxydo-zcf kernel.
Problem is have i done correct?coz my titanium backup doest show i have a ext4 partition!
reinstall titanium backup or are you sure the partition is FAT32? i dont think so, the partition must be NTFS or something of the like
First create Fat partition before create ext partition
Eren Jaeger said:
reinstall titanium backup or are you sure the partition is FAT32? i dont think so, the partition must be NTFS or something of the like
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i tried and i give up..links2sd works way better than creating a Ext4 partition q_q
okay bro, it depends on your taste and style